Learning Support Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Wheathampstead; On-site; GBP 10,516 - 12,546; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Temp-To-Perm Available

Statutory holiday pay included

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Wheathampstead is seeking a Young Person's Mentor to support vulnerable learners during term-time. The role is full-time with a September 2026 start date and a temp-to-perm pathway. Pay ranges from £57 to £68 per day, inclusive of holiday pay.

You will build trusted relationships, deliver 1:1 and small-group mentoring, and assist students with social, emotional and behavioural needs in collaboration with teachers to foster a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people (schools, youth work, care, coaching, mental health, residential care, sports coaching or similar).
• Calm, patient and resilient when faced with challenging situations.
• Can build positive, professional relationships quickly.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Building trusting relationships with young people who require additional support.
• Providing 1:1 and small group mentoring throughout the school day.
• Supporting students with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping students develop coping strategies.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Celebrating progress, boosting confidence, and helping students achieve their individual goals.

Skills

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Wheathampstead
Hours: Monday to Friday | 11:00am – 3:00pm | Full-Time (Term Time Only)
Start Date: September 2026, Temp-To-Perm Available
Pay: £57 - £68 per day

We're looking for a compassionate, resilient, and proactive Young Person's Mentor to join our valued partner school in Wheathampstead. This is a rewarding opportunity to support vulnerable young people who may have experienced barriers to education, helping them build confidence, regulate their emotions, and re-engage with learning.

If you're someone who naturally builds positive relationships, stays calm under pressure, and believes every young person deserves someone in their corner, we'd love to hear from you.

• Building trusting relationships with young people who require additional support.
• Providing 1:1 and small group mentoring throughout the school day.
• Supporting students with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping students develop coping strategies.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Celebrating progress, boosting confidence, and helping students achieve their individual goals.

• Has experience supporting children or young people (schools, youth work, care, coaching, mental health, residential care, sports coaching or similar).
• Is calm, patient and resilient when faced with challenging situations.
• Can build positive, professional relationships quickly.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for young people.
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

• Work within a supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
• Opportunity for long‑term or permanent employment.

If you're ready to inspire, motivate and support young people to achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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